Paddy Power and Betfair to maintain separate brands after merger
- Sep 8, 2015
Paddy Power and Betfair have confirmed details of their merger, which is set to create a combined company worth £5 billion (€6.87bn/$7.68bn).
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Online Gambling Firm Bwin.Party Favors GVC Holdings Bid
- Sep 4, 2015
The battle for Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment took another turn on Friday as the online gambg company said its board of directors would now recommend that shareholders approve an offer from its rival GVC Holdings over a previously agreed-to deal with 888 Holdings.lin
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Crownbet rules out ‘online’ in-play launch
- Sep 3, 2015
Wagering operator Crownbet says it will not offer the live-betting services that have caused controversy in Australia until a review of the country's online gaming laws has been completed.
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Ireland reveals 27 new remote betting licensees
- Sep 3, 2015
Ireland's gambling authority unveils 27 firms that have received new remote betting licenses.
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888 to launch in Denmark, Romania
- Sep 3, 2015
Online gaming operator 888 has announced that it will launch in Denmark and Romania after acquiring licences in the countries.
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Overhaul of Australian online gambling regime to begin this year
- Sep 2, 2015
The Australian federal government will begin to overhaul the country's online gambling regulatory and tax regime before this Christmas, according to a report in the Australian newspaper.
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UKGC to push for fees change
- Sep 2, 2015
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is to advise the government that licensing fees and costs should be amended.
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UK's Bwin receives revised proposal from 888
- Sep 2, 2015
Online gambling firm 888 Holdings Plc <888.L> stepped up the battle for Bwin.party Digital Entertainment Plc on Tuesday, submitting a revised takeover proposal as it looks to see off rival interest from GVC Holdings Plc .
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Scott Morrison to spearhead new online gambling review
- Sep 1, 2015
Canberra has been forced into a fresh review of the Interactive Gambling Act because outdated laws have been rendered too ambiguous for new forms of controversial sports betting via smart phones and online poker services.
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Crown Resorts scores Melbourne Storm extension
- Sep 1, 2015
Crown Resorts has extended its long-term partnership with Australian National Rugby League team Melbourne Storm as part of an effort by the entertainment group to enhance its presence in the country's professional sports industry.
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888 achieves "impressive" H1 despite $20m tax hit
- Aug 31, 2015
UK-listed online gambling operator 888 Holdings says it achieved an "impressive result" in H1 despite nearly $20m in new taxes.
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Betfair - Paddy Power merger could spell the end of Betfair for Canadians
- Aug 27, 2015
What will happen to Canadian bettors if the prosposed merger between Betfair and Paddy Power goes through?
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